Lord Rix 1924 – 2016

Tim Cooper, CEO, United Response,

“At United Response, we were all very saddened to hear of the death of Lord Rix; his tireless campaigning brought about huge change in legislation that directly led to the improvement of the lives of people with learning disabilities. Of particular note were the changes he helped achieve in the 2006 Electoral Administration Bill, leading to people with a learning disability being able to take part in the democratic process by voting.

We extend our deepest condolences to his family. Lord Rix’s passion and commitment to people with learning disabilities will be sadly missed in the House of Lords.”

Learning Disability Voices and VODG welcome an announcement made by the Government to protect current levels of housing benefit for people with learning disabilities and others living in supported housing.

Learning Disability Voices is extremely disappointed by the Government’s statement today which reinstates enforcement action against employers in the social care sector without having identified how the estimated £400m back-pay liability will be funded.

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